An Introduction to Bioreactor Hydrodynamics and Gas-Liquid Mass Transfer - Hardcover

Kadic, Enes; Heindel, Theodore J.

 
9781118104019: An Introduction to Bioreactor Hydrodynamics and Gas-Liquid Mass Transfer
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1118104013 ISBN 13: 9781118104019
Publisher: Wiley, 2014

Synopsis

Reviews and compares the major types of bioreactors, defines their pros and cons, and identifies research needs and figures of merit that have yet to be addressed

  • Describes common modes of operation in bioreactors
  • Covers the three common bioreactor types, including stirred-tank bioreactors, bubble column bioreactors, and airlift bioreactors
  • Details less common bioreactors types, including fixed bed bioreactors and novel bioreactor designs
  • Discusses advantages and disadvantages of each bioreactor and provides a procedure for optimal bioreactor selection based on current process needs
  • Reviews the problems of bioreactor selection globally while considering all bioreactor options rather than concentrating on one specific bioreactor type

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About the Author

Enes Kadic completed his master’s degree in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University. His work involved extensive reviews of various bioreactors, which became the framework for this book.

Theodore J. Heindel is currently the Bergles Professor of Thermal Science in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University; he also holds a courtesy professor appointment in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He directs the Experimental Multiphase Flow Laboratory at ISU. Dr. Heindel’s research program has been funded by over 40 projects supported through the NSF, USDA, DOE, and industrial partners. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and over 175 conference papers, abstracts, and technical reports.

From the Back Cover

This book provides an overview of hydrodynamics and gas-liquid mass transfer operations for various bioreactor configurations. It details a summary of the available information for various bioreactors, reviews the relevant theories and experimental procedures, and provides a procedure for bioreactor selection. The book reviews the problems of bioreactor selection globally while considering all bioreactor options rather than concentrating on one specific bioreactor type. As such, the book has numerous uses ranging from providing introductory material for those new to bioreactor applications to summarizing the various options for improved bioreactor operations and selection for those designing bioreactor applications. Finally the book explains hydrodynamics and gas-liquid mass transfer operations in various bioreactors and how bioreactor design can influence desired outcomes.

From the Inside Flap

This book provides an overview of hydrodynamics and gas-liquid mass transfer operations for various bioreactor configurations. It details a summary of the available information for various bioreactors, reviews the relevant theories and experimental procedures, and provides a procedure for bioreactor selection. The book reviews the problems of bioreactor selection globally while considering all bioreactor options rather than concentrating on one specific bioreactor type. As such, the book has numerous uses ranging from providing introductory material for those new to bioreactor applications to summarizing the various options for improved bioreactor operations and selection for those designing bioreactor applications. Finally the book explains hydrodynamics and gas-liquid mass transfer operations in various bioreactors and how bioreactor design can influence desired outcomes.

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Publisher
Wiley
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1118104013
ISBN 13 
9781118104019
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
328